Perceptions of Developing Cultural Awareness of First-level High School Arabic Language Learners

By (author) Nabila Hammami, Ashraf Esmail

Publication date:

06 December 2013

Length of book:

108 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

230x154mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761862475

This book analyzes how Arabic teachers develop the cultural awareness of their high school students. Featuring face-to-face conversations with educators about integrating Arabic culture into the language classroom, this study highlights the complexities that characterize Arabic cultural awareness in a post-9/11 world. This book proves that increasing cultural awareness in the classroom facilitates the Arab language learning process.

Tables
Figures
Preface
Foreword
Chapter One—Introduction to the Study
Chapter Two—Literature Review
Chapter Three—Methodology
Chapter Four—Results
Chapter Five—Discussion and Recommendations
References
Index

“Never before has the need to properly transmit Arabic language and culture to new generations of students been so critical, especially in a global, post 9-11 and diverse American society. Hammami and Esmail’s research clearly demonstrates that a holistic approach is required if we are to meet this critical need. Both Arabic and non-Arabic students will benefit if educators follow their study’s recommendations.”